Aricef O Dt 100mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

Aricef O Dt Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections. It helps with infections in the respiratory tract, urinary tract, ears, sinuses, throat, and some sexually transmitted diseases. You should take this medication only with the guidance of a healthcare professional.

Take Aricef O Dt Tablet regularly at the same times each day as your doctor directs. It’s important to finish the entire course of antibiotics, even if you start to feel better. Stopping early can lead to infections coming back or getting worse.

Aricef O Dt Tablet works for bacterial infections but not viral infections like the flu or the common cold. Using antibiotics when you don’t need them can make them less effective for future infections. Common side effects include nausea, stomach pain, indigestion, and diarrhea.

These are usually mild, but if they continue or cause you issues, talk to your doctor. Before starting Aricef O Dt Tablet, tell your doctor if you have any allergies to antibiotics or if you have kidney or liver problems. Also, let them know about any other medications you are taking, as they might interact with Aricef O Dt Tablet.

This medicine is generally safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding when prescribed by a doctor. Always consult your healthcare provider to understand the risks and benefits.

Dosage

Overdose

Seek medical care immediately in case you happen to take too much of Aricef O Dt Tablet. This medicine may cause a risk of encephalopathy (damage to your brain) if taken in large quantities.

Missed a Dose

It is advisable to complete the course of antibiotics. Do not miss any dose. If you have missed taking any dose of Aricef O Dt Tablet, then take it as early as you remember. If it is the time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosage schedule.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Aricef O Dt Tablet works by inhibiting the growth of the cell wall of bacteria, which eventually leads to the death of the bacteria.

Directions for Use

• Take Aricef O Dt Tablet as directed by your doctor.
• Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water, do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
• It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results and should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.
• Always complete the course of antibiotic medicine and do not discontinue on your own.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Aricef O Dt Tablet during pregnancy?

Since there is limited safety information available during pregnancy, Aricef O Dt Tablet should not be used during pregnancy unless it is considered essential by your doctor.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Aricef O Dt Tablet while breastfeeding?

It is unknown whether Cefixime passes into the breastmilk. Hence, it is advised to discontinue nursing temporarily if you are treated with Aricef O Dt Tablet. If you are taking this medicine while breastfeeding, watch for diarrhoea in your baby.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Aricef O Dt Tablet?

Aricef O Dt Tablet can cause side effects like confusion, altered consciousness, feeling less alert, fits. If you experience any of these, don’t drive or use machinery.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Aricef O Dt Tablet?

Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this antibiotic.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have problems with your liver or kidneys.
• You experience skin reactions after taking Aricef O Dt Tablet.
• You have or had encephalopathy (damage or disease that affects the brain and alters the way the brain works).
• You are suffering from a condition called haemolytic anaemia (a condition where red blood cells get broken down faster than they are formed).
• You experience watery diarrhoea, stomach pain and fever.
• You develop any allergic reaction after using Aricef O Dt Tablet.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to cefixime or any other ingredients of Aricef O Dt Tablet.
• If you are allergic to any similar antibiotics, including Penicillin.

Side effects

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhoea
• Indigestion

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Aricef O Dt Tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interactions.
• Especially, if you are taking Carbamazepine (a medicine used to treat seizures) and blood thinners such as Warfarin.
• Aricef O Dt Tablet may alter the clotting parameters and there is a risk of unusual bleeding.

Storage and disposal

• Store Aricef O Dt Tablet below 25°C, protected from direct sunlight, heat and moisture.
• Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I take Aricef O Dt Tablet for fever and cold?

No, Aricef O Dt Tablet is a higher antibiotic and reserved for severe infections. This medicine should be taken only if your doctor considers it essential for you. Also, this medicine is not meant for viral infections.

Can I stop taking Aricef O Dt Tablet if I feel better?

No, you must not stop taking Aricef O Dt Tablet even if you feel better or symptoms of the infections go away. Complete the entire course of this medicine to avoid antibiotic resistance and effective treatment of infection.

Can I take Aricef O Dt Tablet if I have flu?

No, Aricef O Dt Tablet is an antibiotic medicine and not effective against flu, which is usually caused by a virus.

Why do I experience diarrhoea after taking Aricef O Dt Tablet?

Antibiotics sometimes can affect the normal bacterial flora of the colon, along with acting on harmful bacteria. Some of these good bacteria play an important role in digestion and absorption and affecting them can alter these processes. This is why you experience diarrhoea with antibiotic treatment.